U. S. strategic interests in the Gulf Region
An area vital to U.S. interests, the Gulf has long been a volatile region. The vulnerability of Western interests is illustrated by such destabilizing influences as the political power of OPEC, the fall of the Shah of Iran, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and the Iran-Iraq War. The contributors examine the causes and effects of instability in the region and U.S. response, focusing on patterns of regional conflict, Soviet interests, Islamic fundamentalism, and the need for U.S. long-term policy for facing threats to its interests. Discussing the options open to government planners, the contributors analyze the viability of alternative political and military strategies for the Gulf in the future.
- OSTI ID:
- 6344509
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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